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Product Code: 150112
Forklift
Equipment Information
A forklift, often referred to as an industrial lift truck, is a versatile and essential material handling machine designed for the efficient movement of heavy loads within warehouses, construction sites, and industrial facilities. These machines come in various sizes and capacities, and their primary function is to lift, transport, and stack materials, such as pallets, crates, and heavy items.
Forklifts are powered by either electric, gas, or diesel engines, with electric forklifts being favoured for indoor applications due to their zero emissions and lower noise levels. They are equipped with a pair of forks that can be raised and lowered, making it easy to pick up and deposit materials at different heights and locations.
The versatility of forklifts is further enhanced by a range of attachments and configurations, allowing them to handle specialised tasks like handling drums, moving large rolls of paper, and even acting as a snowplow or scoop. Forklifts are known for their efficiency, safety features, and manoeuvrability, making them invaluable in the logistics and material handling industry, where they play a critical role in optimising productivity and ensuring the safe and organised movement of goods.
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OTHER PRODUCTS TO Hire
Looking For A Forklift That Can Meet Other Specifications?
FORKLIFTS ARE OFTEN HIRED FOR
Moving & Lifting.
Material Handling
Forklifts are primarily employed for moving and lifting heavy construction materials, such as bricks, concrete blocks, steel beams, lumber, and pallets of construction supplies.
Trenching
Forklifts with specialised attachments, like a forklift-mounted auger or trencher, are used for digging holes, trenches, and excavations for tasks like foundation work.
Loading & Unloading
Forklifts are used to load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers, making it easier to transfer materials to and from construction sites in a timely manner.
How it works
Reach Out To Over 900 Suppliers, In Seconds.
With a little TLC from our operations team, we take your requirements under our wing. When we say we do the heavy lifting, we really mean it.
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Your enquiry is sent to our supplier network
To confirm if they can meet your order requirements.
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Get standardised quotes within minutes
Less room for error. Easier to compare prices and terms.
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Confirm your order
From the closest, available supplier, at the best price.
TAKE THEIR WORD FOR IT
Construction Contractors Across The UK Rely On YardLink For The Best Equipment.
4.9
Excellent rating Reviews.io
"Fast, efficient and economical. They take the hassle out of every hire.”
Frank Lake
Director
“YardLink's quotation process has enabled us to improve our procurement function."
Daniel Horton
Logistics Commercial Director
“Hiring plant and tools has never been easier. We use YardLink for all our kit."
Richard Barker
Director
“YardLink’s platform still gives us access to the national and local suppliers we love, but through a single view.”
Mike Robinson
Procurement Controller
"Since using YardLink, our efforts can be focused on meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations."
Mark Hornbuckle
Head of Logistics
“They always deliver as promised, with good prices and suppliers.”
Kirils Grube
Director
why yardlink
We Know Your Industry.
Single point of contact
Dedicated account manager on hand to help, whenever you need it.
Centralised supply chain
Instant access to the whole rental market, through a single platform.
Negotiated rates
You benefit from our bulk buying power.
Procure locally
Less wasted miles. Less cost. More environmentally friendly.
Rapid delivery
Most orders are on-site within 24hrs of initial enquiry.
Exactly when you need it
99% of orders delivered on time, in full.
THE UK’S LARGEST DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK
You Deserve A Supply Chain That Never Lets You Down.
Instant access to over 900 suppliers
The best availability on the market – to source what you need, when you need it.
Over 2,000 depots across the UK
Nationwide reach, local on-the-ground expertise.
Maintain the supply you love and trust
We can facilitate the management of your procurement, with any supplier.
Vetted and regulated suppliers
Ongoing review of regulations and accreditations from our Supply Chain team.
Save money. save the planet.
95% of products we help source are delivered within 15 miles of our customer’s projects.
That’s 75% closer than the construction industry average of 60 miles.
Reduce wasted miles
We will always match your booking to the closest, available suppliers.
Expand your margins
Tackle overspending by leveraging a hyper-localised supply chain.
Hit your sustainability targets
Stipulate a radius to achieve your considerate constructor mandates.
Reach Net Zero by 2050
Zero emission options including electric equipment and recycled materials.
CENTRALISE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN
Manage Your Orders.
From Any Supplier.
In A Single Platform
Hire (and off-hire) at the touch of a button.
Always know what’s on site, at a project level.
Be aware of incoming deliveries and collections.
Reduce queries with standardised quotes.
Instantly generated live hire reports.
Peace of mind with a digital paper trail.
faqs
Your Questions, Answered.
Yes. Within seconds of receiving your enquiry, our clever tech confirms which suppliers can meet your order requirements. We’ll always suggest the closest available supplier at the best price.
We know it’s super time-consuming to compare prices and terms from a handful of suppliers, so we do the legwork for you. Standardised quotes will be in your inbox within minutes of submitting your enquiry.
Yes, if the equipment is needed urgently, we can deliver it the same day or the next day. For immediate bookings, please call us on 0330 808 8897.
The supplier will deliver and collect your hire. We remain in close contact with you and the supplier to ensure everything runs smoothly. This includes pre-delivery and collection checks for every single hire.
If you wish to collect from the supplier’s depot, we’ll send you an order reference number and the branch’s full address.
You’ll need adequate Hired-in-Plant insurance to hire equipment through YardLink.
You can opt-in to be covered by our insurance during the hire period. This is charged at 15% of the equipment hire value.
As a Hire Association of Europe (HAE) member, we use industry-standard terms and conditions.
